Flying from Bucharest to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Bucharest's main base, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Bucharest to Phuket International Airport (HKT).
Phuket is 5 hours ahead of Bucharest. Phuket International Airport is located in Phuket, which operates on the UTC+7 timezone.
Your flight from Bucharest to HKT won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing flights from Bucharest to HKT leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
OTP is about 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 34 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes.
After an easy start to your break? Stay near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Bucharest to Phuket International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
About Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Consider staying in a hotel close to HKT if you're catching a late flight from Bucharest to Phuket International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
From Phuket International Airport, Phuket is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
For a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Phuket International Airport, Rs75,375 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just Rs148,041. These are currently the lowest fares but could change depending on availability.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from Bucharest to HKT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your ticket from Bucharest to Phuket International Airport.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bucharest to Phuket International Airport.
The best time to fly from Bucharest to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Bucharest to Phuket International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Phuket, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Bucharest to HKT, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Phuket, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap flights from Bucharest to Phuket International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Phuket
Start your Phuket trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Phuket International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Pum's Cooking School, Patong Beach and V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Phuket travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Tourist Information Centre Phuket Old Town.
Complete your Phuket trip with a car rental
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